Five Arrested After North London Vehicle Stop Leads to Gun and Drugs Seizure

Five individuals have been arrested following a police pursuit in north London which concluded with the discovery of a loaded firearm and suspected class A drugs. The incident began on Sunday, November 1, when officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Brownswood Road, N4, at approximately 3:10pm.

The pursuit continued until the vehicle was stopped by police on Junction Road, N19. During the chase, a bag was discarded from the vehicle. Officers located this bag and found it contained a loaded firearm and substances believed to be class A drugs, according to a Metropolitan Police spokesperson.

Charges and Arrests

The driver, a 40-year-old man, has been charged with multiple offences. These include dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, possession of a firearm, and possession with intent to supply class A drugs. He remains in police custody.

Also arrested and in police custody are two women, aged 59 and 28, and a 57-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman. They face charges related to possessing a firearm, conspiracy to possess a firearm, and possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

Investigation Underway

The investigation into the incident is being managed by specialist detectives from the Met's Trident unit, which focuses on violent crime and gun offences in the capital.